Match Analysis: Fiorentina vs Lazio
On Monday, the 26th of February, Fiorentina and Lazio will square off in the concluding match of the 26th round of Serie A.
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Fiorentina aims to secure a spot in the European zone for the next season.
They currently sit in the eighth position with 38 points from 25 matches, trailing the seventh and sixth positions by two and three points respectively.
The team is also participating in the UEFA Europa Conference League, where they are scheduled to face Maccabi Haifa in the round of 16.
In their last five games, Fiorentina has managed only one victory, drawn once, and suffered three defeats.
On the other hand, Lazio edges out Fiorentina by two points, occupying the seventh position in the league standings.
With 40 points from 25 matches, they are in contention for the Champions League zone, trailing by eight points.
Additionally, Lazio is engaged in the UEFA Champions League playoffs, having triumphed 1-0 against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the round of 16.
In their last five outings, Sarri’s team has won three times and endured two defeats.
Predictions: Fiorentina 1-2 Lazio
Lazio’s form has improved in the last eight matches, picking up 2.00 points per game as compared to Fiorentina’s 1.00 points per game.
Moreover, Lazio won the last two head-to-head matches at the Artemio Franchi.
- Prediction: Lazio to Win
The stats of both teams this season show that there is a 70% possibility for this match to end in two or more goals.
The average number of goals scored in both teams’ games is 2.48 goals per game.
- Betting Tip: Over 1.5 Goals
Possible Lineups
Fiorentina starting lineup: (4-5-1)
Terracciano;
Faraoni, Quarta, Milenkovic, Biraghi;
Duncan, Mandragora, Gonzalez, Beltran, Sottil;
Belotti
Lazio possible lineup: (4-3-3)
Provedel;
Marusic, Lazzari, Romagnoli, Hysaj;
Guendouzi, Cataldi, Alberto;
Isaken, Anderson, Immobile
